"Regarding...McCormick Barbecue Spice, I would like to offer a solution that has worked for me. I was faced with the same dilemma as J.A. when it was no longer available. I tried McCormick Grill Mates Barbecue Seasoning with no appreciable difference in taste, " writes G.F., who has enjoyed the following recipe for years. She also noted that she uses Blue Bonnet margarine.

Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels. Place shrimp in four shallow baking pans. Sprinkle lightly on both sides with salt, and sprinkle heavily with the coarsely ground black pepper.

In a sauce pan, combine the remaining ingredients. Cook sauce about 10 minutes over medium-low heat. Pour heated sauce, stirring as you pour, over raw shrimp. Marinate overnight if possible, or at least for several hours before serving.

To cook, place shrimp in a preheated 400-degree oven for a TOTAL of 20 minutes. Very important: Turn them over after the first 10 minutes. Reset timer for second 10 minutes. Watch closely!

If they become dry, add more sauce or just a little olive oil. For best results, serve immediately with warm French bread.